All About Porsche

The Porsche vehicles known for their performance and style are a product of the German automobile manufacturer Porsche. The Porsche company founded in the year 1931 by Ferdinand Porsche and Ferry Porsche has its headquarters in Zuffenhausen, Germany. The Porsche vehicles are a mark of class and the latest that technology has to offer. Porsche vehicles come in a range of varied sports cars and also sports utility vehicles or SUVs.

The Porsche vehicles that adorn the roads today include:

The Porsche Boxster, a mid size engine roadster that comes from the house of Porsche. The name “Boxster” is a combination of the words “Boxer” (Boxer engine) and Roadster. This is the very first of the Roadster’s from Porsche. The first generation of the Boxster was launched in the year 1997. The 986 Porsche Model had a 2.5 ltr flat 6 cylinder engine. With upgradations in the year 2000 and 2005 the 986 model soon gave way to the Porsche 987 in the year 2005.

The Porsche Cayenne is another of the Porsche vehicles that aims at providing absolute comfort and luxury. The vehicle is a mid size luxury sports utility vehicle (SUV). The automobile was launched in the year 2002. The Porsche Cayenne is powered by a V8 engine. The Porsche Cayenne proved to be a huge success on road and has sold over 1,00,000 vehicles upto June 2005.With upgrades now the Porsche Cayenne would feature a 4.8L V8 engine come 2008. The Porsche Cayenne would feature a top speed of 171 mph.

The Porsche Carrerra GT, was a huge car from the house of Porsche. The vehicle has a 5.7L V10 engine. The Carrerra GT has a top speed of 330 km / hr. The vehicle came in five different colors the Fayence Yellow, Guards Red, Seal Grey, Basalt Black and GT Silver. However, the Porsche Carrerra GT had to be discontinued in the year 2006 due to several reasons.

The Porsche Cayman is a mid sized engine Sports Car that can seat two. It was launched in the year 2006. The Porsche Cayman is beautiful with a length of 4372mm and width of 1801mm. It weighs 1340 kg. The Porsche Cayman was first launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The forthcoming models of Porsche vehicles include:

Porsche Panamera which is a 4 door sedan that can seat four. It is in the very early stages of development and is planned to be launched in the year 2009.

Porsche GT1 the car that is set to take the place of the Porsche Carrerra GT is proposed to be released in the year 2009.

Roxster, the cross over sports utility vehicle (SUV) that aims at providing ultimate comfort and luxury may be launched in the year 2009 or 2010.

Porsche also offers several racing Car Models that have set many a track ablaze with their superior performance and technology.